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Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,200

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelPriusPriusMazda3
TrimLELimiteds
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,735 $32,650 $17,370
Floor mats 225 225  
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350  
Bodyside moldings 289 289  
Cargo net 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 100 100 60
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Cargo mat     40
Floor mats 140 140  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Cargo net 35 35 32
All-weather floor mats 60 60 48
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 2,013 2,013 3,270
Options (change) 1,636 1,636 2,933
Destination 1,025 1,025 560
Total Price $28,773 $35,688 $21,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,397
Model Year202120212006
ModelPriusPriusMazda3
TrimLELimiteds
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,773$35,688$21,200
Adjustments for Features-3,280-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,493$32,408$21,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,915$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202120212006
ModelPriusPriusMazda3
TrimLELimiteds
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,625$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-303-2450

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212006
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length180.0 in176.6 in
Width69.3 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested162546%
Total Not Requested190054%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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